NRP

The National Red Party - also known as the Red Party or the NRP - is a political party active in the United States of America.

National Health
The nation must enact a National Health Program (NHP) for all citizens. It will provide all basic and preventive medical, dental, and vision care at no cost. This includes a physical with necessary tests, two dental cleanings and a vision test each year. An annual hearing test is also provided to all citizens over the age of 55.

All maintenance and necessary medications are provided at a $2 copay per 30-day supply, or a $5 copay per 90-day supply. A 30-day supply of insulin and diabetic testing supplies will cost $20.

Social Security
The earnings cap must be eliminated completely. Strictures must be added to the laws governing Social Security that stipulate those funds are to be used for no other purpose but payment of the national pension.

Deductions
All special deductions must be eliminated completely.

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) of $1,000 per child under age 18 per tax year shall be maintained for all single parents whose income is less than $25,000 and all married couples whose income is less than $55,000.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) shall be maintained. This shall be for working families with children at home under age 18 whose income is below $55,000 as well as single working adults with children at home under age 18 whose income is below $30,000 and single working adults with no children at home under age 18 whose income is below $20,000.

Income Tax
The tax brackets should be amended as follows -


 * Tier 1 - 10%
 * Single working adults making $0-$15,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $0-$25,000
 * Tier 2 - 12%
 * Single working adults making $15,001-$45,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $25,001-$90,000
 * Tier 3 - 20%
 * Single working adults making $45,001-$95,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $90,001-$200,000
 * Tier 4 - 25%
 * Single working adults making $95,001-$190,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $200,001-$365,000
 * Tier 5 - 35%
 * Single working adults making $190,001-$310,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $365,001-$460,000
 * Tier 6 - 37%
 * Single working adults making $310,001-$500,000
 * Married couples filing jointly making $460,001-$675,000
 * Tier 7 - 40%
 * Single working adults making $500,001 and above
 * Married couples filing jointly making $675,001 and above

Curriculum
Sensible education standards for all primary and secondary students.

Focus on STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in secondary.

Trade school options for those more technically and/or mechanically inclined.

Youth must complete school and receive a diploma or GED in order to qualify for skilled emlpoyment.

Discipline
Absolute commitment to safety on school grounds. Every school should have one or more trained and certified resource officers to provide safety and security to the campus.

Zero tolerance for violence or bullying, recognizing that bullied children have a right to defend themselves.